28 August, 2009
You Get What You Pay For... Or Do You?
I see the need for places to close when there aren't enough people to keep it open and running. Especially in this economy, it's important to do what's best for your company. This doesn't change how bummed I was earlier this week. My wife and I had been planning on going to the amusement park for at least a couple of weeks. She had the day off from work and school hadn't started yet for her. Because of this, I decided to take the day off from work so we could have a fun day together. Tuesday I was looking around for discounts, as this park of amusement is quite exorbitantly priced. In calling around, I finally was directed to the park itself and informed that they are now open only on weekends. Well, I had already made up the time for work, so we decided to take it off anyway and do something else fun. Of course, we ended up watching TV all day and doing nothing, but I'm not complaining. It was a great day with my wife and a nice break. I am still a little bummed however. I was really kind of looking forward to spending close to 100 dollars on entertainment.
The Boring Story Of My Life
The quest for proper education is a stressful one. I say "proper" because anyone can get an "education". Online schools and tiny 2-year community colleges have made the whole process almost too easy. I tend to question the quality of such an education, but that's not my point here.
Yesterday was a very triumphant day in my life. It may seem trivial, but I was very excited when I finally got everything settled as far as my schedule goes. I had been signed up for a class that even the syllabus stated was not for me. In trying to switch around, I realized the pain of last minute registering. How can you sign up for a class you need when, not only is it closed and overfull, but it doesn't even fit in the hourly schedule they give you and all the classes overlap? Well, after much stress and annoyance, I was about to give up. I pushed the refresh button one last time and the one class in the perfect time and place popped up with 1 free seat. I frantically added it to my list and hit the submit button. Well, by the time I had done that, it had already filled again. Fortunately, this happened twice more, and the final time, I got the class. Don't judge me when I say that this was one of the most triumphant moments of my life. It was such a relief as I had really been stressing over it. Anyway, I'm very excited for this semester, though I know it's going to ber very stressful too. I'm especially stoked for my engineering class. We get to build things and take things apart!
Yesterday was a very triumphant day in my life. It may seem trivial, but I was very excited when I finally got everything settled as far as my schedule goes. I had been signed up for a class that even the syllabus stated was not for me. In trying to switch around, I realized the pain of last minute registering. How can you sign up for a class you need when, not only is it closed and overfull, but it doesn't even fit in the hourly schedule they give you and all the classes overlap? Well, after much stress and annoyance, I was about to give up. I pushed the refresh button one last time and the one class in the perfect time and place popped up with 1 free seat. I frantically added it to my list and hit the submit button. Well, by the time I had done that, it had already filled again. Fortunately, this happened twice more, and the final time, I got the class. Don't judge me when I say that this was one of the most triumphant moments of my life. It was such a relief as I had really been stressing over it. Anyway, I'm very excited for this semester, though I know it's going to ber very stressful too. I'm especially stoked for my engineering class. We get to build things and take things apart!
20 August, 2009
Two Wrongs And A Right?
Well, the crisis has been averted. Felix came out of his coma just before we decided to let him go.
Apparently, the mechanic we had chosen to repair our car (because of his close acquaintanceship with my father-in-law) misunderstood my decision, and he went ahead and fixed Felix. Now, dropping the gas tank, taking the car apart, and fixing a fuel pump is not an easy job, so I've heard. However, because of the misunderstanding, he decided to drop the labor and charge us a very minimal price for the part. This is good news as we now have a car to drive and, probably eventually, trade in. The other good news is that we've been able to work something out for the payment as well.
So... Woohoo!
Apparently, the mechanic we had chosen to repair our car (because of his close acquaintanceship with my father-in-law) misunderstood my decision, and he went ahead and fixed Felix. Now, dropping the gas tank, taking the car apart, and fixing a fuel pump is not an easy job, so I've heard. However, because of the misunderstanding, he decided to drop the labor and charge us a very minimal price for the part. This is good news as we now have a car to drive and, probably eventually, trade in. The other good news is that we've been able to work something out for the payment as well.
So... Woohoo!
My Views On "Life Support"
Sometimes, we are faced with tough decisions that cause us to really rethink our lives. We are currently faced with such a decision.
Felix, our beloved car is currently in the shop for a repair that would cost up to $500 or more. Over the past year we've put close to $1500 into an automobile with over 220 k miles on it. Our dilemma: Do we pay for the repairs and risk all the other factory parts breaking down over the next few months, or do we, well... "pull the plug"? Fortunately, an automobile's life is a little more expendable than say, a family member's. It's also a lot more replaceable.
With school and and everything else in place, we're fairly confident in our ability to replace the car, but the problem is the current lack of transportation. That, and we love Felix almost like a member of the family. Ah well, death is a part of life right?
The question then remains however, will we see him again?
Felix, our beloved car is currently in the shop for a repair that would cost up to $500 or more. Over the past year we've put close to $1500 into an automobile with over 220 k miles on it. Our dilemma: Do we pay for the repairs and risk all the other factory parts breaking down over the next few months, or do we, well... "pull the plug"? Fortunately, an automobile's life is a little more expendable than say, a family member's. It's also a lot more replaceable.
With school and and everything else in place, we're fairly confident in our ability to replace the car, but the problem is the current lack of transportation. That, and we love Felix almost like a member of the family. Ah well, death is a part of life right?
The question then remains however, will we see him again?
18 August, 2009
A Shudder, A Wheeze, A Sob, And A Snake
I obtained my car from my brother and sister who moved to the far off land of Ohio and bought a new car for the trip. I have loved this car and would like to think that I have treated it well. Felix is his name. He may be an old man, but he gets us from A to B.
Today as I was driving home for lunch to see my beautiful wife, Felix shuddered and the engine died. I lost power so I had to pull off to the side of the road and wait for help. Luckilly my friend came to help and my Father-in-law and his friend came with a tow cable. Felix should be fine, but I'm a bit bummed. It is going to cost money to fix him and I didn't even get to see my wife.
We're both working full time and we sometimes work different shifts so the only glimpse we get somtimes is when she gets off work before we go to bed.
Anyway, Felix is in the shop now and I'm driving my father-in-law's car until he's out. Something about a fuel injector or distributors... can you tell I know a lot about cars?
Well, at least we found a huge garter snake while we were waiting. That was pretty cool.
Today as I was driving home for lunch to see my beautiful wife, Felix shuddered and the engine died. I lost power so I had to pull off to the side of the road and wait for help. Luckilly my friend came to help and my Father-in-law and his friend came with a tow cable. Felix should be fine, but I'm a bit bummed. It is going to cost money to fix him and I didn't even get to see my wife.
We're both working full time and we sometimes work different shifts so the only glimpse we get somtimes is when she gets off work before we go to bed.
Anyway, Felix is in the shop now and I'm driving my father-in-law's car until he's out. Something about a fuel injector or distributors... can you tell I know a lot about cars?
Well, at least we found a huge garter snake while we were waiting. That was pretty cool.
17 August, 2009
Six Months and Counting...
In response to a recent letter written to me by my beautiful wife, I would like to post this song.
This has been the best six months of my life up to this point, and I expect that my expectations will just continue to be exceeded.
I'm happier than I've ever been and I am extraordinarily glad this will last forever.
Who knows? Maybe there will be some other music to accompany this event too...
To my beautiful, amazing wife:
This has been the best six months of my life up to this point, and I expect that my expectations will just continue to be exceeded.
I'm happier than I've ever been and I am extraordinarily glad this will last forever.
Who knows? Maybe there will be some other music to accompany this event too...
To my beautiful, amazing wife:
6 Months
By - Hey Monday
You're the direction I follow to get home
When I feel like I can't go on, you tell me to go
And it's like I can't feel a thing without you around
And don't mind me if I get weak in the knees
'Cause you have that effect on me, you do
Everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
Months going strong now, and no goodbye
Unconditional, unoriginal
Always by my side
Meant to be together
Meant for no one but each other
You love me, I love you harder so
Everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
So please, give me a hint
So please, give me a lesson on how to steal, steal a heart
As fast as you stole mine, as you stole mine
Oh and everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
So please, give me a hint
So please, just take my hand.
When I feel like I can't go on, you tell me to go
And it's like I can't feel a thing without you around
And don't mind me if I get weak in the knees
'Cause you have that effect on me, you do
Everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
Months going strong now, and no goodbye
Unconditional, unoriginal
Always by my side
Meant to be together
Meant for no one but each other
You love me, I love you harder so
Everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
So please, give me a hint
So please, give me a lesson on how to steal, steal a heart
As fast as you stole mine, as you stole mine
Oh and everything you say
Every time we kiss, I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss as much as I hate missing you
So please, give me a hint
So please, just take my hand.
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